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Temporary timetable on trains due to RTMU industrial action
Saturday, 24 February 2018, 8:39 pm | Auckland Transport
The Rail and Maritime Trade Union has given notice of its intent to commence industrial action from Monday 26 February to Friday 16 March. This action will affect some peak services on the Southern, Western and Eastern Lines. All inter-peak and off-peak ... More >>
Hours to be extended for Whangaparaoa Road trial
Tuesday, 20 February 2018, 1:53 pm | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport is extending the operation of dynamic lanes on Whangaparaoa Road during the afternoon peak by an additional hour (4pm to 7pm) from next Monday, 26 February. At present the hours are 4pm to 6pm. More >>
Auckland Transport: Marching with Pride
Wednesday, 14 February 2018, 3:43 pm | Auckland Transport
Chief Executive Shane Ellison says this is a significant milestone for Auckland Transport as it’s the first time the council controlled organisation will participate in the Pride Parade. “Our participation in the parade sends out a powerful message ... More >>
Penrose Station’s platform 3 gets an extension
Wednesday, 14 February 2018, 11:56 am | Auckland Transport
Penrose Station’s platform 3 gets an extension Improvements to Penrose train station will get concert-goers to and from the station more quickly with less crowding. More >>
Boost for biking in New Lynn
Thursday, 8 February 2018, 12:04 pm | Auckland Transport
Auckland Councillor for the Whau Ward, Ross Clow and Labour MP for New Lynn Dr Deborah Russell set the wheels in motion for biking more easily to New Lynn School and the New Lynn Train Station today, as they turned the first sod on the Seabrook Ave Cycleway ... More >>
Auckland Transport adds 20 electric vehicles to its fleet
Thursday, 25 January 2018, 11:55 am | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport has joined the EV revolution by adding 20 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Vehicles (EVs) to its fleet. More >>
New cameras switched on to improve road safety
Wednesday, 24 January 2018, 9:02 am | Auckland Transport
Six new safety cameras have been turned on this week, across the Auckland region, to improve safety at high risk locations and adding to the existing network of safety cameras. More >>
Cycle counters show surge in bike rides in 2017
Monday, 22 January 2018, 11:43 am | Auckland Transport
Cycle counters show surge in bike rides in 2017 Cycling continued to grow in 2017. There were 3.67 million bike trips counted across Auckland by 28 regional and city centre counters, which have been in place for at least two years. More >>
Auckland Transport - Changes to public transport fares
Monday, 22 January 2018, 11:03 am | Auckland Transport
Changes to public transport fares Bus, train and ferry fares will be changing from 11 February 2018. More >>
Plan ahead for some train disruptions tomorrow
Monday, 18 December 2017, 4:48 pm | Auckland Transport
Plan ahead for some train disruptions tomorrow There will be no trains running between 11am and 1pm tomorrow, Tuesday 19 December due to a Rail and Maritime Transport Union (RMTU) meeting. Transdev, the train operator in Auckland on behalf of Auckland Transport, ... More >>
Getting ready for Whangaparaoa Rd change
Thursday, 14 December 2017, 3:32 pm | Auckland Transport
Installation of dynamic lane controls to be completed by Christmas Trial proper starts for PM peak on 24 January More >>
Big boost to Friday bike numbers
Wednesday, 13 December 2017, 9:30 am | Auckland Transport
Auckland’s city cycle counters have recorded their busiest Friday this year, with many routes seeing more than a 60 per cent increase. More >>
New East buses from 10 December
Monday, 11 December 2017, 2:19 pm | Auckland Transport
The new buses are polished, the new drivers are waiting, and Auckland Transport Ambassadors are ready to help customers navigate the new services – there’s only 2 more days until the East Auckland new bus network is launched. More >>
Plan your travel ahead of industrial action on train service
Wednesday, 6 December 2017, 4:55 pm | Auckland Transport
People who usually travel by train should plan ahead and make alternative travel arrangements on Friday, 8 December. More >>
Parking changes planned for Albany
Tuesday, 5 December 2017, 10:59 am | Auckland Transport
Parking changes are on the way for Albany and they’ll be timed to coincide with public transport upgrades. More >>
Nelson Street Cycleway Stage 2 opens
Friday, 1 December 2017, 4:30 pm | Auckland Transport
Bike riders are already enjoying stage two of the Nelson Street Cycleway, giving them a safe, direct route through the city centre to the viaduct. The project, which is largely completed, goes from Victoria Street to Pakenham Street East, safely through ... More >>
More trains mean more services for Aucklanders
Tuesday, 7 November 2017, 7:57 pm | Auckland Transport
More trains mean more services for Aucklanders More trains are on the way for Auckland meaning more frequent services and more seats for passengers. Auckland Transport has signed a contract for another 15 three-car electric trains. AT chairman Dr Lester ... More >>
New routes, timetables, and buses for East Auckland
Tuesday, 7 November 2017, 11:51 am | Auckland Transport
A simpler, more frequent, and more connected bus network for East Auckland will begin on 10 December. More >>
Transport Officers begin work on Western Line trains
Monday, 6 November 2017, 4:45 pm | Auckland Transport
This morning the first tranche of Transport Officers began working on Auckland’s Western Line trains. More >>
Southern Connections Stage 2 – have your say
Monday, 6 November 2017, 2:16 pm | Auckland Transport
Designs for exciting new bus, cycling and walking facilities for the area between Otahuhu and Sylvia Park are now out for public feedback. Auckland Transport is looking for community feedback to develop a more detailed plan, with public consultation ... More >>
